TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Seven months have handed since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was kidnapped from her Catalina Foothills house, and no suspect has been named in the case.
Guthrie, the mom of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, was final seen at her house and was reported lacking after she didn’t present as much as watch a church service with mates on Sunday, Feb. 1.
Doorbell digicam video launched since her disappearance reveals a masked suspect in entrance of her house that very same day. Last month, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI launched two notes that might have come from Guthrie’s abductor. Tips have seen a slight enhance for the reason that notes had been launched, however investigators haven’t named any suspects as of Tuesday.
Has the case gone chilly?
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department stated there’s nothing new to share on the progress of the investigation. Retired FBI agent Scott Augenbaum stated that doesn’t imply the case has gone chilly.
“This is by no means a cold case. A cold case is something that has been closed, it’s been put away…So in my opinion, this case is not closed at all. It’s still being held very tightly guarded by law enforcement, which I would expect at this point in time,” Augenbaum stated.
Sheriff Chris Nanos has reiterated the case is energetic and ongoing. Augenbaum stated investigations can vary from circumstances with no results in circumstances the place regulation enforcement has an concept who’s accountable however should construct a case in opposition to that particular person.
“There were cases where we didn’t really have any leads or anything like that and we just played that close. There was situations where we kind of had a really amazing idea. We knew who did it, but we had to build the case against that person. So it could be anywhere between those two things and somewhere in the middle,” Augenbaum stated.
Why hasn’t PCSD held a information convention?
Sheriff Nanos and the FBI haven’t addressed the general public from a podium in months. The sheriff’s division stated it won’t maintain a information convention till there’s something main to share. Augenbaum stated that isn’t uncommon.
“When I was with the FBI, you know, we didn’t tell anyone until we had a bad guy in handcuffs. We weren’t giving regular updates, and that drives a lot of people crazy,” Augenbaum stated.
In its newest assertion, the Pima County Sheriff’s Department stated:
“The Pima County Sheriff’s Department remains fully committed to the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. This is an active and ongoing investigation, and we continue to work closely with our partners at the FBI. DNA and video analyses remain ongoing, supported by laboratories nationwide. Advances in technology are aiding investigative efforts, and tips continue to be received and reviewed.
We appreciate those who have come forward and urge anyone with credible, actionable information to contact investigators. Even small details may be significant. Please contact 88-CRIME or the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI. At this time, we do not have any additional information to provide.”
Why is DNA analysis taking so long? How is technology playing a role?
Augenbaum, who said he is not a DNA expert, said based on cases he has worked, lab analysis like this is complicated and slow.
KOLD’s sister station in Phoenix, KPHO, recently reported that Flock camera CEO Garrett Langley said his technology could have solved this case. Augenbaum said there is no simple answer to whether that technology would have made a difference, and that it highlights a decades-long debate.
“That’s a balance that people have right now between feeling secure and civil. We went through this when the Patriot Act was enacted after 9-11. People don’t want to trade their, they don’t want to trade their liberties for security,” Augenbaum stated.
How to submit a tip
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI said they still need the public’s help to solve the case. There is a combined $1.2 million reward for information that could lead to solving the case.
Anyone with information on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance is encouraged to contact Pima County Sheriff’s detectives at 520-351-4900 or the FBI tip line at 1-800-CALL-FBI.
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